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Rent Assistance
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on June 13, 2010
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can anyone explain how you apply for section 8 or any of the other rental assistance programs that might be out there?
i tried once years ago but the place i went to ...
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- move. Rent is high everywhere in Cook County. Especially northeast side. I have found that if you find a two or three flat, that has been a family building - ...
- Well, basically in California, there is no more section 8. The waiting lists have been closed indefinitely. The waiting list is so long that they are just now getting ...
- I lived in Section 8 housing 20 years ago before I got married. When I applied it was all done thru the management company that owned my apartment. For more inform...
Affordable Apartments or Housing
Asked by L.M. from Miami
on April 22, 2008
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I am a happily married mother of three and just moved to Miami, FL from Chesapeake, VA. Living down here is alot different. We finally found jobs and are currently sta...
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- Hi L. - I live in the Miami area as well (North Miami near FIU) . May I ask what specific area you are in so I can better direct you? Your girls are going to need...
- Hi L., Welcome to Florida. I too am from VA but from Fairfax, VA. Major difference living here in Florida, weather is BEAUTIFUL but the people, majority are very ru...
- L., Welcome to Florida. I have a client who has been a realtor here in south florida for over 30 years and she knows this area for sure if you want to give her a cal...
Possibly Moving to Chicago
Asked by D. from Houston
on May 3, 2010
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My job may require that I move from Houston to Chicago. I am a single mom of a 6 year old son that doesn't have a high salary at all and probably won't be making much...
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- According to salary comparisons (you can google these online), the cost of living in the Chicagoland area is 36.6% higher than in Houston. This means, if you make $50...
- I grew up in Evanston, north of the city, lakeside. It is expensive but you can find apt, ad there's lots of rentals properties there and good schools ( that's what my...
- i live in the western suburbs now in montgomery, other areas are oswego, naperville, aurora, plainfield, batavia, geneva....its about a 40 minute commute via train to ...
Looking for House to rent...Please Read Before Making up Your Mind!
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on December 17, 2009
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Hi Moms!
We are a Christian family of 3 looking for a bigger place to live. We now live in Chicago Ridge in a 2 bedroom apartment. My husband drives 100 miles round...
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- I would suggest Carol Stream and Glendale Heights. They are more affordable areas.
- I think for your price range, you might find something in Villa Park, Westchester and the surrounding suburbs. It will be harder to find something cheaper in Elmhurst...
- I don't have a rental for you but you may want to open yourself up to other close by areas as well as already suggested. One thing I would caution though is if you d...
Mom Seeks Apartment on the North Side of Chicago
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on January 9, 2008
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HI Moms,
I have a 3 year old son and am just getting out of a very bumpy relationship with his father. We were together almost 4 years and for the majority of it we ...
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- Hi M., I'm sorry to hear that you have to figure all of this out in your own. Have you tried looking at the Chicago Reader's website? They have a search feature to ...
- Hi M., I do not know of any apartments, but I am in the same situation as you, though we have not called it off yet...but we almost have and are on the verge. We jus...
- Hi M., I'm not sure what amenities you are looking for but you could try calling this place: Apts: Reunion Property Management now has two 1-bedroom apar...
I Did Get My reportGetting Out...
Asked by K.C. from St. Louis
on February 7, 2012
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Hello Everyone!! I just have a quick question... My boyfriend and I have been looking around for apartments but we are not sure about our credit score... I got my free...
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- Just keep looking for the right place and owner/landlord. If you have first and last months rent and perhaps a deposit, that would be a good thing. But even if you d...
- Most times your bank will do a free one time credit report for you. They can also teach you how to read your credit report. Make sure the apartment you both get is so...
- You need a session with a financial counselor. Talk to someone in your bank to help you get started. It's a worthwhile investment of time. There's no rush in getting...
New School in the Lincoln Park or Palos Hills
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on December 29, 2006
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Hi I am moving back to Chicago and I am looking for a school for my daughter in the Lincoln Park or Palos Hills area. My work has offices in both areas and i can choo...
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- I wish I could offer you more help, but I can tell you that Palos Heights/Hills is the Best!! My mom worked at Palos Community Hospital and commuted 45 minutes for yea...
- I have heard that The Bell School in Chicago (around 3800 N. Claremont) is an EXCELLENT school.
- I grew up in Palos Hills and I really loved the neighborhood. It's very close to the highways, and it's not overcrowded. I went to a Catholic school in the area, so I ...
What to Do with Mom...
Asked by P.T. from Chicago
on August 31, 2010
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Hello, I don't know how to go about looking for an apartment for my mom. She is 62 and living alone; she presently lives with my sister but my sister is giving her he...
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- I would contact the local Senior Assist program or the Agency on Aging and ask them if they have any suggestions.
- A senior building, definitely! My ex-MIL lives in River Woods on North Avenue in Maywood and LOVES it. The funny thing is: she owned a duplex and when we were firs...
- 62 is really young... does she have health or mental problems that are preventing her from being an active participant in her own life?
Seeking Advise on Renting Out Our Condo
Asked by R.G. from Chicago
on June 22, 2008
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Hello Mom's,
We have recently made the decision to move to the suburbs however we want to keep our condo in the city and rent it out. So far we have listed it on Cra...
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- When I was renting, I always found my apartments thru The Reader. Good luck!
- Hi R., We had really good luck renting out our condo on craigslist. Make sure you have a really descriptive and attractive listing. Also, make sure you include photo...
- Hi R.- We are looking to rent a condo...Would you like to send the details? Thanks!
Moving to Petaluma, Need Rental Recommendations
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on July 5, 2008
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My husband's job is taking our family from Chicago to Novato next month. We've done a lot of homework and thinking, and have decided that we'd most like to live in Pet...
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- I'm not too up on rentals but are you thinking of buying after you get settled in. I can help you with that... Also the area's you are looking at sound find but if...
- I my experience those apartments are about teh same price as a house. They are newish apartments and kinda yuppie in my opinion. But that is just an opinion. We hav...
- Hi K., Welcome to Petaluma! I have lived here since college and love it. It's a great town to raise kids in. That being said, there is a big debate in town betwe...
